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Center for Nonprofit Management

EIN 75-1366166 · Dallas, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CNM's MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY WORKING WITH NONPROFITS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO FOCUS ON RESULTS THROUGH STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND DATA EXPERTISE AND LEADING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
14
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$157,120, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. CONSULTING SERVICES FOR BUILDING NONPROFIT PERFORMANCE: A STRONG NONPROFIT IS ONE THAT IS USING LIMITED RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY, HAS AN ENGAGED AND INFORMED BOARD AND STAFF AND IS OPERATING ITS BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY. IN ORDER TO BETTER SERVE THE COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, THE NONPROFIT MUST BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO DO SO. CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES INCLUDE CONSULTING SERVICES THAT HELP NONPROFITS DEVELOP SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR FUNDRAISING, BOARD GOVERNANCE, STRATEGIC PLANNING, PROGRAM EVALUATION AND OTHER AREAS CRITICAL TO NONPROFIT OPERATIONS. THESE SERVICES HELP TO MOVE NONPROFITS TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE AND INCREASE THE RESULTS, IMPACT AND SUCCESS OF THE NONPROFIT. SINCE 2015,CNM HAS BEEN A LEADER IN PROVIDING MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE TO NONPROFITS IN NORTH TEXAS AND BEYOND THROUGH OUR STRATEGIC AND OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES. CNM DRAWS FROM A DIVERSE GROUP OF STAFF EXPERTS IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS TO EVALUATE EACH CLIENT'S UNIQUE NEEDS AND PROVIDE CUSTOM TRAINING AND CONSULTING SERVICES. IN 2017, CNM LAUNCHED CNM-PACT TO PROVIDE EVALUATION CONSULTING AND OUTCOMES TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO ASSIST NONPROFITS IN DEMONSTRATING PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RELY ON CNM'S EXPERTISE TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND CHANGE; BUILD STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS AND EFFECTIVENESS; AND PRODUCE HIGH-LEVEL RESULTS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED SUBSTANTIALLY BELOW COST.
  2. $408,132 spent. PUBLIC SEMINARS AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING NONPROFIT OPERATIONS: CNM PROVIDES COST-EFFECTIVE SEMINARS AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS TO KEEP NONPROFIT EXECUTIVES, STAFF, AND BOARD MEMBERS ABREAST OF BEST PRACTICES AND KEY STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT. AREAS OF STUDY INCLUDE FUNDRAISING, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, BOARD GOVERNANCE, BOARD TRAINING, LEADERSHIP, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION. CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR A MORE INTENSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE RELATIVE TO THE SAME TOPICS. CNM ALSO PROVIDES CUSTOM TRAINING TO NONPROFITS TO HELP THEM STRENGTHEN STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS TO MEET THEIR ORGANIZATION'S NEEDS.
  3. $355,492 spent. CNM MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
  4. $232,930 spent. OPPORTUNITY 501 JOB BOARD: CNM MANAGES ONE OF THE LEADING JOB BOARDS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTH TEXAS WHICH ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF QUALIFIED JOB SEEKERS WITH EXCLUSIVE INTEREST IN THE SOCIAL SECTOR. CNM'S JOB BOARD SERVICES ASSIST NONPROFITS IN BUILDING CAPACITY AND IMPROVING PERFORMANCE BY HIRING QUALITY PEOPLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1972.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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